Final Fantasy Versus XIII to miss Tokyo Game Show
As reportedly confirmed by Shinji Hashimoto.
September 1, 2012 / 11:39 AM EDT / (@salromano)

Final Fantasy Versus XIII will not be at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, producer Shinji Hashimoto has reportedly confirmed.

“I spoke to Hashimoto regarding various things today,” said an attendee of the Final Fantasy 25th anniversary event in Shibuya on Twitter. “It appears Versus will not be at the Tokyo Game Show. First, they are putting all their strength into the conclusion of the Lightning Saga and Final Fantasy XIV.”

In a later tweet, he added that Hashimoto said: “It is being developed, so look forward to it next year.”

It might be worth noting that in 2009, Square said Versus XIII wouldn’t appear at the show, but it did regardless. Perhaps there’s a chance it’ll happen again?

Thanks, Hachima Kikou.

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  • KingOptimusOrigins111

    I’m done with this bullshit. This has been going on for 6 years, 6 fucking years. This is exactly what I’m talking about. You people sit up here hollering about Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Final Fantasy XIII-3 but when I’ve been telling you the whole time Versus XIII is going to keep getting delayed because of FF XIII. Fuck Square Enix I’m done. This is unfair for people like me who have been waiting 6 years for this title. This has nothing to do with Nomura, Hashimoto or Developement problems. It has everything to do with Toriyama and Wada trying to make Lightning popular.  :’(

    (And I don’t feel like arguing with Zero or you Sal)

    Another thing I was just thinking about is, they could be lying because it makes sense FF XIII is now three games right. Then they possibly could have changed Final Fantasy Versus XIII name to just Final Fantasy Versus. Just so it can separate its relation to FF XIII. Why else would they have drawing of Noctis saying wait patiently soon.

  • http://gematsu.com/ Zero

    I’m not sure I’m buying the reason behind it not being at the show. If it does turn out to be a no show, I still think it has more to do with development problems than anything. I just refuse to believe they would delay a big game like this. It’s not a smart business decision, and considering how money focused gaming is today, I still believe there is more to the story. They also like to be very secretive in Japan, they like to keep whats really going on behind closed doors.

    @gematsu-91299a41773c667d2ee8cddc3f6eeb64:disqus I’m upset right along with you. We might disagree on a few things, but we both share the same disappointment in this. As for the comment, it’s fine so long as the guidelines are being followed. That’s the only thing we ask.

    • KingOptimusOrigins111

      Thank You

    • KingOptimusOrigins111

      I don’t see my first comment anymore. Did you guys remove it?

  • Aldridge517

    Delay. Delay. Delay. Next time we see this game they better show us something phenomenal

  • Fantasytales

    wow are you kidding me at this point a new picture of this game will make me happy, something they cant just do that like 4 years without showing anything how are we supposed to stay interested in this game…

  • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

    Wow,this is just pathetic.

    I do find it funny how people told me I was wrong when I said it would be delayed by 13/3.

    Seriously though square needs to get its crap together.

  • http://twitter.com/RickChicale Ricardo Chicalé

    r.

  • http://twitter.com/RickChicale Ricardo Chicalé

     You know… I think the problem here is not having this much time for FFVXIII production… I’m ok with have two years more waiting for it. The problem is, since it was announced six years ago, we got only one or two significant updates on the game development. THIS is making us (or only me) mad. 
    Not even a screenshot, a discussion regarding the mechanics of the game (magic, summons, weapons and the like), how much playable characters, etc. At least, they could fill us in with some pieces of information and some new screenshots of the game once in a while. Doing as they are doing, the only thing I can imagine is that what they are trying to make is too difficult and they are having a hard time making it, possibly having all the project redone many times because of it.The only thing we can do is blindly wait for some time (years…) and see what happens.

  • Kita

    Surprise, surprise…

  • Kurai Warrior

    Oh I know for a fact now that XIII-3 is delaying Versus YET AGAIN. Nomura said he had information ready earlier this year. Why would he not show it? It has to be LR, it’s the only effing possible reason. 

    Here lies another problem, if SE would just open up and be honest about their intentions, a lot of people (Including myself) would chill out. The fact is we are the dark here, so we hype ourselves up every time an event comes by where Versus could show up and that’s why it stings every time it doesn’t.

    They need to just tell us what the hell is going on with the title. Better yet, give a visual update, if they can show LRFF13 in ALPHA BUILD, they can give Versus fans a new trailer and or screenshots to cater to us a little.

  • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

    Just want to point out to you guys,I said this would happen.

    And you told me I was wrong.Hah!

  • transgojobot

    Enough already.

    The jokes are beginning to write their own press-releases.

    Just dump the number ‘XIII’, make it number ‘XV’ and have it become a debut title for PS4.

  • Vampiric

    THIS IS A FALSE RUMOR

    GOD 

    why are people so stupid sometimes.

    Its going to be at tgs according to ACTUAL square

    NOT A GOD DAMNED USER

    Anyone could of put that twitter response up

    • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

      how do you know that?

      • Vampiric

        Because it was confirmed almost immediately after. It was literally a random twitter follower, who couldnt prove he was at the event and quickly recanted . 

        its hilarous to me people are so quick to believe the random twitter

        but when a neogaf square insider mod says versus will be at tgs, and hes a proven deal

        that isnt taken to the bank

        • KingOptimusOrigins111

          Are you sure about this?

          • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

            No theres just a person on neogaf who says it will be there,while it still may due to fans flipping the crap out right now,it still has a high chance of skipping 

            • KingOptimusOrigins111

              Give me a link to the person who said this on neogaf.

              • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                I read it like months ago D: I have no way of finding it :{

                • KingOptimusOrigins111

                  Oh a month ago. I saw that. I thought
                  Erren Van Duine said something new. Hopefully Tuesday Square confirms the twitter message is wrong and it will be at TGS 2012.

                  • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                    I would love that,I dont care if it would ram my own words down my throat I would LOVE IT

                    • KingOptimusOrigins111

                      I think they gave it a name change and is planning to release it as Final Fantasy Versus for Autumn 2013 World Wide. That way Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII can release December 2013 in Japan and early 2014 for America & Europe.

                    • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                      Yeah probably : I hope lightings return gets over with fast,so we can get to the good game

                    • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

                      Doubt it, with FFXIV and LR i think we wont see those fr awhile considering they will be marketing those 2 games until its released. Unless square is like fuck it we gonna market all three games, I don’t see it happening

                    • KingOptimusOrigins111

                      You never know with Square. They randomly named FF XIII-3 to Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII.

                    • Kurai Warrior

                      It’s not gonna be there. Hashimoto confirmed it with another person.  =__=

                    • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                      Do you have a link?

                      No offense meant but I trust nothing without links and such

                  • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

                    I would love to hear Wada say its coming to TGS 2012 this year

            • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

              If your talking about kagari (erren van duine) then she also believes this statement…

              she said that Versus would be at tgs, but that was back in july.

              • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                Yeah it is Kagari :

        • Kurai Warrior

          If you are talking about Erren Van Duine on Gaf then you are wrong about her knowing if it will be there or not. She doesn’t know at all.

          But you are right, this is an indirect tweet, but I’d say it’s likely true. We’ll see when SE releases it’s TGS lineup in the next few days.

        • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

          So in other words a random person said it wont and one said it will….

        • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

          you got a source that deconfirms this rumor?

  • Kurai Warrior

    Sorry guys, it’s true. Somebody else asked Hashimoto and he confirmed it.
    https://twitter.com/Nova_Crystallis/status/242123874483978240

    • KingOptimusOrigins111
      • Kurai Warrior

        It’s official, SE hates Versus XIII fans. At least Hashimoto apologized =_= 

        • KingOptimusOrigins111

          He’s sad because he wants to show it but Square won’t allow it.

          • Kurai Warrior

            Hahaha that’s what I got from it too. They have to know how mad this is making people. 

            • KingOptimusOrigins111

              Hope Wada gets fired soon. He is bringing Square Enix down with his bad decision making.

              • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                I would be so happy if that douche were fired

              • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                http://andriasang.com/con2jy/ff_future/
                My friends there is still hope!

                But not that annoying hope from 13

                • KingOptimusOrigins111

                  My friend TGS can’t get here sooner. I hope he comes out a TGS 2012 announce Final Fantasy Versus XIII will be now called Final Fantasy Versus. He shows 10 minutes of footage showing towns, shops, dungeons, airships, battles, vehicles, weapons, character names, different kingdoms, & more. Then the video closes with Noctis eye turning red and a world wide release date exclusively for PS3.

                  • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                    I would love that,also I made a pot on my site about what I think is going down with it

                    http://www.takuchat.com/random-specualtionfinal-fantasy-versus-13-to-become-final-fantasy-15/ 
                    Im too lazy to write it so heres the link

                    • KingOptimusOrigins111

                      Nice website looks awesome. As for it turning to Final Fantasy XV I would like that but if it turn into a main title Wada would try to force it multiplat but then again FF XIV Online is for PS3 & PC.

                    • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

                      Thanks :D

                      and yeah that does seem very likely,thats why I hope they just drop the 13 and make it ff versus.

                      I like my games single platform

            • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

              See my link below!

      • Kurai Warrior

         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
        You
        guys want to pressure SE? Watch this video and share it with people, a
        group of Versus fans on gamefaqs are starting a movement. They just put
        out this video. So watch it, subscribe to it, like it, and share it. 

    • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

      I hope squares stock drops because of this.

      • Luna Kazemaru

         Stocks drop = no Versus lol wow you guys logic I wounder if you all think sometimes before you post something.

        • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

          That not true,not at all.

      • Kurai Warrior

         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
        You
        guys want to pressure SE? Watch this video and share it with people, a
        group of Versus fans on gamefaqs are starting a movement. They just put
        out this video. So watch it, subscribe to it, like it, and share it. 

        • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

          Broken link

  • Talbot

    Eh, I sort of saw this coming. It’s alright for me, because I’m one of those people who aren’t exactly enamoured by Versus at the moment.

    But if they seek to regain fans’ trust, then this is certainly not how you go about doing it. Meanwhile, what’s happened to that FFX HD? I actually totally forgot about that one.

  • Bec66

    NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! Hey square instead of foucusing on products people are less excited about how about giving us the game we have been waiting 7 YEARS FOR!!! But NO instead we have to wait because square wants to make another quick cash grab!

  • Vampiric

    the bottom line is this rumor is bogus

    • http://twitter.com/RSCL_Turtle Unknown

      I don’t think its a rumor, two sources have allegedly talked to Hashimoto and both times he has said the same thing.

      • KingOptimusOrigins111

        I feel like their lying. It could be they changed the name. With Square Enix you know they like to twist their words around so they can confuse people.

      • Vampiric

        dont say sources, say random people who could of made it up

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=683473485 Awake Buniberzei

      Until it becomes true lol

  • Arcanenix

    Soo many comments, beautiful. I Like to think Versus will be at tokyo game show this year and they’re just pulling our string.

  • Kurai Warrior

    Looks like folks are so pissed of this time that they are starting to collaborate with each other to make a campaign like Operation Rainfall. Except this time it will be about showing and finishing Versus XIII and localizing FF type-0. I am totally on board with this.

  • Kurai Warrior

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA2dI9RCf6c&feature=plcp
    You guys want to pressure SE? Watch this video and share it with people, a group of Versus fans on gamefaqs are starting a movement. They just put out this video. So watch it, subscribe to it, like it, and share it. 

    • KingOptimusOrigins111

      Im on board I want this game already for PS3 only in my hands now. >:(

    • Kurai Warrior

      Not a surprising statement from a XIII fanboy. Nothing to see here guys.

  • KingOptimusOrigins111

    I think this is what happened to Nomura. 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4jyzRddZaU
    Just Kidding

  • FaithlessMr

    Well…this year we also have Jump Festa to look to. But honestly, all that aside, this simply means how misguided and out of synch Square Enix are right now.

    It’s sad to see how one of the japanese giants are living on their name. Do they really believe everyone will just sit, idly waiting for this game to be released? I for one have already decided that unless it makes an appearance at TGS or at the very least, Jump Festa, I just move on and stop caring about it for good.

    Not that it makes any difference, but if everyone eventually does the same, then they’ll have no one to show this game to when they feel like it, lol. It’s beyond ridiculous, right now.

    • KingOptimusOrigins111

      Is Jump Festa in October this year? The could be a good timing for Nomura.

      • FaithlessMr

        Someone told me earlier today that Jump Festa is to take place in December; And we’re frankly a long way from December ;_;

        • KingOptimusOrigins111

          I guess the long wait begins again because of Toriyama’s nonstop Lightning Saga.

          • FaithlessMr

             Yeah, SE just doesn’t know when to stop….I hope the game is any good at the very least. But I don’t understand why one game has to prevent the other from being shown/released. That’s just a lame excuse imo.

            Different teams working on different games…not to mention this has been on the backburner for six friggin years now, if they’re going to stop making this game to work on every single game that they end up releasing, then they’ll never be through with it, lol.

            • KingOptimusOrigins111

              Totally agree, It shows how disrespectful they’re being towards Nomura and the fans that are waiting for his game. Right now I’m just hoping for a name change, a 10 minute trailer, & and a release date exclusively for PS3 before this year is out or else I’m done.

    • KingKellogg The Waffle Haggler

      I hope its at tgs :’|   I dont want to wait…..it hurts me..in the  heart

  • abzdine

    i stopped caring about this game over a year ago. And trust me or not, if it comes out one day it will disappoint just like FF13 did.

  • http://twitter.com/alexandreviera_ Alexandre Vieira

    The only way to force them to rush the Versus XIII and having a horrible sales of this new game, just do not buy, the power to change it is in our hands, but unfortunately fans are disunited. I’m sure if the sales of this was much lower than expected they would run to launch the Versus XIII. The power of change that is in our hands.

    • Luna Kazemaru

       Got to love comments like this its like there is never any thought in them just rage.

    • Luna Kazemaru

       Got to love comments like this its like there is never any thought in them just rage.

    • abzdine

      you are already assuming that versus 13 is a good game, which i am seriously doubting.
      last FF i bought was FF12, and i decided with some friends to boycott the FF13.

  • http://twitter.com/alexandreviera_ Alexandre Vieira

    Well my friends, I’m not an anarchist, nor a great leader of the revolution, but we all want to play the final fantasy versus. But Square-Enix is not respecting us and continues to release games saga Toriyama, then as I became the talk, we have to unite and boycott the next game not buying.
    They have to show us and prove that versus is actually being done with a new trailer, a game player, a demo, whatever it is, because words are not enough.
    They make more than 6 years we expect, and we’re all upset we have fans from all parts of the globe such as Germany, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Mexico, USA, Spain, Italy, France, Holland, Japan , China and the whole region asiatica and others I will not mention.
    I believe that if this boycott she’ll have to shake, because he needs to learn to respect us.

  • http://twitter.com/alexandreviera_ Alexandre Vieira

    Está é uma pagina de fãs brasileiros, que estão aderindo ao boicote ao proximo FF, enquanto não mostrarem e definirem uma data de lançamento do Versus XIII 

    Esse pessoal não está querendo comprar 

    http://aitinerante.blogspot.com.br/2012/09/square-enix-confirma-programacao-para-o.html#disqus_thread

  • http://twitter.com/alexandreviera_ Alexandre Vieira

    We are boycotting the products of Square-Enix and supporting Crystallis Project and its application, please disclose the maximum that can post this, there are two versions of the text, and Portuguese and English. Sign the online petition!  
    http://aitinerante.blogspot.com.br/2012/09/we-are-fed-up-boycott-square-enix-nossa.html

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